8 names whose roots carry the sense of gift, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew | Gift of God | 7,008 | |
| Nicholas | Victory of the people | 3,123 | |
| Jonathan | The Lord has given | 3,827 | |
| Nathan | He gave | 4,980 | |
| Theodore | Gift of God | 13,362 | |
| Mateo | Gift of God | 11,057 | |
| Theo | Gift of God | 3,966 | |
| Theodora | Gift of God | 384 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.